Mobile phones in twenty Catalan counties received an ES-Alert warning of significant torrential rainfall starting at 8 PM. The Generalitat has issued a resolution imposing mobility restrictions and suspending all activities in natural environments, sports, cultural events, leisure, and recreation, as well as fairs and markets, until tomorrow, Sunday at 2 PM.
The mayor of Santa Perpètua, Joan Carles Mingueza, convened the Municipal Emergency Committee this afternoon to prepare the operation and adopt necessary preventive measures. Municipal brigades, the Civil Protection Volunteers Group have been activated, and the Local Police's afternoon shift has been reinforced to mitigate risks. Fencing is prepared for flood-prone areas, and staff from Mogoda Serveis will secure containers. The City Council has also carried out preventive actions in municipal facilities and educational centers.
The meteorological alert has led to the suspension of today's Teatre de Temporada performance, as well as sports activities and tomorrow's Efímera Quitxalla show. The Council urges adherence to restrictions and caution, with forecasts indicating over 200 liters per square meter of rainfall in six hours.
“"Travel that is not essential is restricted. Activities in natural environments, parks, and urban gardens are suspended. Sports, cultural, leisure, and recreational activities are suspended. Markets, fairs, and other outdoor commercial or public events are suspended. Any other activity specifically located in a flood-prone area is suspended. Teleworking is recommended wherever possible. Educational and university activities, as well as those at affiliated centers and university research centers, are suspended. Basic and specialized social services activities are suspended."
The affected counties include: Alt Empordà, Baix Empordà, Alt Penedès, Baix Llobregat, Barcelonès, Garraf, Garrotxa, Gironès, Pla de l'Estany, Vallès Occidental, Vallès Oriental, Maresme, Selva, Alt Camp, Baix Camp, Baix Penedès, Osona, Ripollès, Tarragonès, and Moianès. Following official sources and self-protection advice is recommended.
